afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
quickly, suddenly (while one is watching); before one's eyes
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
suddenly; all of a sudden
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
behind; in the rear; in back
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
twice; again; second time
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
Japanese dock (plant) (Rumex japonicus)
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
direct connection; direct link
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent